Tea parties are a favorite pastime for
most little girls. When little girls become women,
they still enjoy their tea, especially when sipped
amongst longtime friends.
On Saturday afternoon, July 12, my little
girls - Lauren, Amanda and Kyra - hosted a birthday
tea party for their grandmother and her closest
friends. Below is a complimentary summary of the
event design.
The Place. For this special occasion, we selected Star*Nut
Gourmet in McLean, a specialty retailer offering
premium chocolates and nuts, as well as outstanding
coffee, tea, sandwiches and salads. My neighbor,
Martha, suggested Star*Nut Gourmet as a lovely
place for ladies' tea; she was right! Star*Nut
Gourmet provided the tables, chairs, linens and
china, in addition to the teas and goodies.
The Look. My mother loves roses; therefore, I
incorporated roses into the invitation, table decor
and birthday cake. Sage green linens complemented
the look, providing a perfect backdrop to the individual
floral arrangements. I enhanced the tea experience
with embellished (Anna Griffin) menu cards and
place cards. Lastly, guests departed with floral
'purses' filled with gourmet chocolates.
The Food &
Beverages. Guests enjoyed
a great selection of loose-leaf teas (Bombay Chai was
excellent), as well as a wonderful assortment of tea
sandwiches, pastries and chocolates. A slice of white
chocolate raspberry mousse birthday cake (and another
cup of tea) rounded out our tea party experience.
The Fun. For two hours, old friends hugged,
laughed and reminsced about their friendship with
my mom. Tea party photos may be viewed on my Photo
Gallery web page.
Timeline [Suggested].
Site Selection - at
least 6 weeks out
Invitations - 3 weeks out
RSVP - 1 week out
Menu cards, place cards, favors, flowers - the week
of
Budget. My mother is an avid reader of party
possibilities
; therefore, the budget is available upon request -
ashleigh@poshpartiesllc.com or 703.476.6530.
